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Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya Cast as Leads in 'Fourth Wing'
Confirmed
In Short: According to Brit + Co (Colombia), Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya have been cast as Violet and Xaden in the upcoming Prime Video adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' 'Fourth Wing.' The series is part of the Empyrean book series and is set in a world of magic, quests, and dragon riders.
Marie Claire (Australia) reported that fans have been eagerly theorizing about who would play the beloved characters since the news of the TV adaptation was announced.
Brit + Co (Colombia) noted that Violet, played by McGregor, is the main character who initially wants to be a Scribe but ends up becoming a dragon rider due to her mother's influence.
Marie Claire (Australia) added that Violet bonds with two dragons, a first in the series, while Xaden, played by Sakraya, is described as mysterious and a marked one because his parents were involved in the first rebellion.
Both outlets agree that Violet and Xaden's relationship starts as a rivalry but evolves into something more, mirroring the enemies-to-lovers dynamic from the books.
Brit + Co (Colombia) reported that the series is being adapted by Prime Video, with showrunner Meredith Averill, and that the cast and crew are currently busy with other projects.
Marie Claire (Australia) noted that the casting of McGregor and Sakraya provides fans with a clearer idea of when the show might be released.
Cinelinx reported that Amazon acquired the rights to the book series in 2023, and the series was greenlit this May.
Collider, Comic Book Resources, IGN India, Justjared, The Hollywood Reporter, Tvinsider, Variety, Darkhorizons, and Cosmopolitan all confirmed the casting news, emphasizing the anticipation for the show.
IGN India highlighted that the series is one of the most anticipated fantasy shows in development.
Thecorchronicle noted that Violet's training alongside both friends and foes complicates her relationships and her unique bond with two dragons.
Vulture quoted Variety, stating that the series is a 'horned-up series about a forever war with dragons that everyone is talking about.'
Darkhorizons noted that there are five books in the series, with only three published so far.
What this adds
The news adds that the cast and crew are currently busy with other projects, and the production and release times are still unclear.
Background
Prime Video has cast Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya as the leads in the upcoming fantasy adventure series based on Rebecca Yarros' bestselling novel.
Fourth Wing is a new adult fantasy romance novel written by the American author Rebecca Yarros. It is the first book in the Empyrean series, following the journey of Violet Sorrengail, who is forced by her mother, General Sorrengail, to join the Basgiath War College and become a dragon rider in the kingdom of Navarre.
What's confirmed
- Meet your Violet and Xaden: Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya The Fourth Wing show will star Esther McGregor as Violet and Emilio Sakraya as Xaden.
- The Fourth Wing is the first in a series of novels from Rebeccas Yarros, titles the Empyrean series.
- Set in a world of magic, quests, and dragon riders where we follow the story of Violet Sorrengail amd Xaden Riorson, a clasic enemies to loves tale.
- According to the trades, Prime Video has reportedly found its two leads for the upcoming Fourth Wing television adaptation, with Esther McGregor ( We Were Liars ) cast as Violet Sorrengail and Emilio Sakraya ( Those About to Die ) taking on the role of Xaden Riorson, according to Deadline.
- Lightning strikes as Prime Video has found its leading stars for the upcoming TV series Fourth Wing, the small-screen adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling novel of the same name, from showrunner and EP Meredith Averill.
- Specifically, her mother, the commanding general, ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become elite dragon riders.
- Attention, “ Fourth Wing ” cadets: Amazon Prime Video’s TV adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling romantasy series has found your wing leader.
What's still developing
- After years of cast rumors, conversations, and theories, we finally have the official Fourth Wing cast.
- You've seen Emilio Sakraya in shows like Warrior Nun and Those About to Die.
- You'll recognize Esther from her role in Prime's We Were Liars (which premiered in 2025 and is currently in production for its season 2 ).
- He might start out as Violet's rival, but before long their connection morphs into something more.
- Lead characters Violet and Xaden, of the bestselling novel Fourth Wing, have found their on-screen avatars in the Prime Video adaptation.
- Esther McGregor ( We Were Liars, Babygirl) and Emilio Sakraya ( Those About To Die, Warrior Nun) will be leading the fantasy adventure in the upcoming series.
- Prime Video's Fourth Wing series is one of the most anticipated fantasy shows in development, and it's just gotten a major update on its progress.
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- Old relationships begin to crumble and new ones form as Violet trains alongside both friend and foe, but everything becomes more complicated when Violet finds herself bonded to not one, but two dragons – the first human in history to do so.
- So, even though you might be desperate to know what Xaden is thinking, it might be best to wait a little while longer until you’ve finished the whole thing.
- Emilio Sakraya is playing the rider quadrant squad leader, who immediately has it out for Violet.
- The leads of Prime Video’s Fourth Wing series, based on Rebecca Yarros' novels, have been revealed.